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ETP and @UNICEF_uk's joint programme, Improving Lives, aims to support children and families living on 205 of Assam’s tea estates. A key focus area of the programme has been around social inclusion. Read Ankita’s story here: bit.ly/4lcnIWA

Yesterday, @ActionAid_Kenya 's Interim Executive Director, @SamsonOkech , convened a productive meeting with Martin Short, Global CEO of the Ethical Tea Partnership (@EthicalTea ), and Brian Ngwiri, ETP's Kenya Country Manager. Discussions centered on our ongoing collaboration through the Ethical Tea Communities project and pertinent developments within the tea value chain.

ETP and @UNICEF_uk are celebrating #InternationalTeaDay. Since 2014, ETP and @‌UNICEFUK have been working together to support children and families across 205 tea estates in Assam, India. Through the Improving Lives programme, the partnership aims to drive sustainable change and support children in realising their potential. Click to read Sumita’s story here: bit.ly/3Fdlh76

Marking a year of vast change, invaluable collaboration and significant delivery, our Annual Report 2024 is now live! 🌟 Read on for a full breakdown of the many and varied initiatives undertaken, and how we measured the impact achieved: bit.ly/3DQGumH

🌱 We’re thrilled to welcome @Typhoo_Tea back as a member of ETP! Under new ownership by @SupremePLC, they are reaffirming their commitment to responsible business & sector-wide collaboration. Together, we’re driving positive change in the tea industry. 🍃☕ bit.ly/3DSP3NI #EthicalTea #Sustainability

The Plantation Community Empowerment Programme (PCEP) scale-up is coming to a close this year. ETP will be conducting an endline evaluation of the programme, and we are looking to hire a consultant to help us evaluate it's impact. Apply to our ToR here: bit.ly/3x8yMQW

Our latest report, with @partnerafrica & @ClaireLynchy - Protecting People, Transforming Tea: A Private Sector Approach for Addressing SEAH - offers actionable steps for tackling risks of SEAH in the tea supply chain. Now is the time to turn insights into action: bit.ly/40Qudau

From April to July, we have an exciting opportunity for an individual(s) from our membership to take a secondment as our Interim Head of Communications. If you'd be interested in providing high-profile, integrated communications for a global organisation, visit: bit.ly/3x8yMQW

🍵 Tea, 🌶️ spices, and 🌿 cotton – our study shows how sustainable supply chains empower #women in #agriculture. With @UN_Women, @Welthungerhilfe, and @EthicalTea, we highlight real-world examples from India. Read more: sustainable-supply-chains.org/fileadmin/INA/… #GenderEquality #GFFA @BMZ_Bund

16-17 January, Interim ED @MartinWShort will be in Hamburg to facilitate conversation on how we can work together to drive lasting change in the tea sector. If you'd be interested in meeting with the team whilst they're in Germany, please get in touch! bit.ly/3PuI6EY

It's a wrap on 2024! (almost) In our last blog, we re-visited the year's standout moments, considering our takeaways with a look to 2025's opportunities. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to continue creating meaningful impact together in 2025. bit.ly/4gkCbOq

Join our webinar with @ActionAid this Wednesday to discover how our Empowering Tea Communities programme is transforming the lives of over 6,000 smallholder tea farmers and informal workers in Kenya, addressing pressing issues like gender-based violence bit.ly/496BpSu

Joyful Learning Centres are an unsung hero of our Plantation Community Empowerment Programme (PCEP); an intervention driving uptake in children attending schools across Assam. Ranjana Das' blog looks to the learnings we at ETP and beyond can take away: bit.ly/496FTIK

And in the blink of an eye, it's our last webinar of 2024! What a way to end, with a collaborative effort between ETP, @ActionAidUK, @ActionAid_Kenya and @Taylors, coming together to discuss our Empowering Tea Communities project. 4th Dec, 13:00 GMT: bit.ly/496BpSu

At Ringtons, we believe in tea that not only tastes good but does good! 🌍✨ The Ethical Tea Partnership works to improve the lives of tea workers and their communities, ensuring sustainable practices and quality tea from farm to cup. #SustainableSipping @ethicaltea

We've based our next members webinar around the Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) programme's practical guidance for businesses on how to decarbonise supply chains with a gender-sensitive approach. Sign up and join tomorrow at 15:30 BST: bit.ly/3C1pBEu

Observing #WorldSustainabilityDay, we're very proud to showcase our Mthunzi project as part of our efforts to create positive action towards a sustainable future. Thank you @TataConsumer for spotlighting the work we're undertaking together. #ForBetter